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The Atomic Fiction Series presents...authors Mikita Brottman and J.R. Angelella

Saturday, September 1
7PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore

Both authors will be reading, discussing and signing copies of their books.

This event is part of the Atomic Fiction Series, with hosts Kathy Flann & Benn Ray.

THIRTEEN GIRLS is a casebook of murder that plumbs the annals of violent crime, delivering thirteen bracing stories about its emotional fallout using fictionalized narrative."Thirteen Girls manages the improbable feat of conjuring up the full horror and emotional devastation of serial homicide by focusing exclusively on the aftermath of the crimes and those left to deal with the consequences: family members, police officers, witnesses, survivors. Known for her brilliant, provocative cultural criticism, Mikita Brottman has produced a stunning work of crime fiction--a genuine tour de force." --Harold Schechter, author of The Serial Killer Files
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ZOMBIE: A NOVEL, Jeremy navigat…

The Baltozine Roundup is a regular feature wherein we take a look
at what national periodicals are saying about Baltimore-area arts,
events, people, and places. Be sure to pick up the magazines to read the full articles.Under The Radar #42 features a cover interview with Dan Deacon by Matt Fink as part of their "Protest Issue"."'When I first started touring, I was this loud, garish, weirdo dude,' Deacon says excitedly from his Baltimore apartment. 'I'm sure most people would still say that I'm this ridiculous asshole, but it's different now. Obviously, it should be. Spiderman of the Rings came out five years ago. If I hadn't aged in those five years, something would be horribly creepy and wrong.' ... "
The magazine also gives his new album, America, a rating of 8.5 out of 10."...Deacon stretches the borders of his songcraft to the limit and it's a joy to hear a showman pushing every part of an orchestra like an overheating…

We know that not everyone can attend our signing with Alvin Buenaventura and Daniel Clowes on Friday, September 14, but we still want to make sure people have an opportunity to get their favorite books signed.

As part of our 20 year celebration, we'll be reprinting articles from Atomic Books Catalogs from the 1990s.

FIGHTING CORPORATE AMERICA WITH MR. CLIPSON
by Rod Lott

Corporations are often perceived - and rightfully so - as cold and uncaring entities of pure, unadulterated evil, preying upon the lifeblood of collective America. While this has merit, it is a little known secret that in their book, in terms of importance, image comes in at a close second to profits.

Which is why, provided you assume the identity of a slightly senile senior citizen (which may be redundant) and take pen in hand, you can have a little fun with them, and get payback! If a mega-company feels in any way, shape or form that its crystal-clear image has been tarnished or threatened, they'll try to smooth things over with you via a kind form letter and a bribe here and there.

Since Oct. 5, 1991, I've been periodically digging out my withered Smith-Corona and banged out some perfectly strange corresponde…

The Baltozine Roundup is a regular feature wherein we take a look
at what national periodicals are saying about Baltimore-area arts,
events, people, and places. Be sure to pick up the magazines to read the full articles.

Dope Body has a profile in Ghettoblaster #32, written by Andrew R. Fetter."To outsiders, music that originates in Baltimore, MD often gets lumped into the music that comes out of the D.C.-area. David Jacober, drummer for Baltimore-based noise rock band Dope Body, says the distinction between the two areas is very clear. 'Baltimore and D.C. are worlds apart from each other. There's a lot more open space in Baltimore to create. Plus D.C. kind of sucks to live in because it's a lot more expensive. There's not as much opportunity for much of an art scene, since artists don't have a lot of money.' ..."